page_title: Chasqui I
section_title: Power and Thermal Control – PCT
hierarchical_section_title: Chasqui I / Project Modules / Power and Thermal Control – PCT
caption_attribution_description: Español: Pct
context_page_description: Chasqui I is a one-kilogram nanosatellite project that was launched by hand from the International Space Station during a spacewalk on August 18, 2014. The concept satellite was equipped with two cameras, a visible and an infrared, which could take photos of the Earth.
  The Chasqui I was developed by students at Peru's National University of Engineering and was part of an educational project to acquire the experience and ability in developing satellites.
  The name of the project refers to the chasqui, messengers of the Inca Empire.
context_section_description: The first subsystem is the Power and is responsible for receiving, processing, storing and distributing power to other subsystems in the Chasqui I. The objective of this subsystem is to ensure electricity supply for Chasqui I give it the energy needed at the right time.
  The second subsystem is the Thermal Control and he is responsible for maintaining the temperature of the batteries and other components of the satellite in its operating range, in order to ensure the functioning of Chasqui I. The most critical task of this subsystem is to maintain the batteries to operate within its limit of operation (0 °C to 20 °C.). Through heaters specifically designed and constructed at the National University of Engineering.
  Both subsystems are being designed and built at the National Engineering University.
caption: Energy Cycle Chasqui I
exif: {}